Shark Abrasions

[reeferdude]

I have a 16" female bamboo shark in my 120 right now and about an hour ago I noticed a roundish cut on the base of her tail. I have an undulated trigger in the tank with her but I don't think he is to blame because it is pretty deep, her fins are ok and he stays away from her when I am watching them. She has cut herself on the rock before and she has about a 1 and 1/4" scar on her side where it healed. My question is, is there anything I can do to speed up recovery? I am going to moniter the trigger closly and at the first sign of picking on her he is gone but other then that anything I can do? Maybe some zoe and garlic in her food?

 

[lazy east911]

im sry to say but i would take the trigger out, or get a bigger tank. i also have a bamboo, i dont kno why but triggers dont get along with them, i once had a blue ribbontale ray with a trigger (picasso), and the trigger wouldnt leave the ray alone, pretty soon the ray wouldnt eat anymore because it was stressed so it died.... so honestly if u want my opinion, if u see alot of nipping take it out ...sry

 

[justchillin]

i'm not saying that the trigger is the one to blame this time but are they not compatible with sharks cause they tend to nip at there eyes??? i could be wrong but i remember reading that somewhere.

 

[cincyreefer]

I would almost guarantee that it was the trigger. Not only are triggers notorious for nipping at sharks, but you also have a undulated... one of the meanest of them all. I doubt it was from the rock because for sharks that would be a weird spot to scratch itself. I normally only see that happen on the nose of a shark unless the trigger chased the shark causing it to dart off and hitting its side on the rock. i hope that the shark is in at least the 5' 120 gallon.... and that is still way too small. Not trying to be a ----, but you need to give that shark to someone with a bigger tank before it dies.

 

[reeferdude]

Well I am about 99% sure the trigger is not to blame. The mark is rather deep, doesnt have picking marks around it, the sharks fins and eyes (where most fish start nipping) are perfect and my shark loves to get into the tightest places she can in my rock. I am just looking for ideas on how to make her heal faster.

 

[tony detroit]

Originally posted by Lazy east911
[Bii once had a blue ribbontale ray [/B]
Those almost never survive more than a year in captivity. Zoos have hard times keeping those and keeping them eating, they should be avoided. ESPECIALLY in a 75gal tank.

 

[rocky bottom]

TONY, which are you talking about, TRIGER, or SHARK, if it's the SHARK, I know of few that are still living a few years, an are looking good. as for ZOOS , I havent seen any there mostly at public AQUARIUMS an OWNERS TANKS, even the big one are eating good, nice big chunks of mackrel anouther goodies. Sorry about your MISCONCEPTION, someone must be giving you false infomation.
"GOOD LUCK GOOD REEFIN"

 

[rocky bottom]

REEFERDUDE,
all the sharks I have seen an from guys I know, MYSELF included these shark have a tendency to swim wildely at night, turning over rock, splashing water, hitting the top of the tank, an anything eles it can do, mostly this is the YOUNG ONES, I call it GROWING PAINS,
I asume you have seen this in yours also?
DO you have a lot of ROCK in your TANK?

 

[cincyreefer]

Tony was talking about the ray... Considering he has a real nice bamboo himself, I doubt he would say they don't last long.
all the sharks I have seen an from guys I know, MYSELF included these shark have a tendency to swim wildely at night, turning over rock, splashing water, hitting the top of the tank, an anything eles it can do, mostly this is the YOUNG ONES, I call it GROWING PAINS,
This is a classic example of a stressed out shark who is not given the proper environment.... whether it be tank conditions, tank size, tank mates, or tank setup... Especially for a docile shark like a bamboo. It is true that sharks will hurt or scratch themselves until they learn the bounds of an aquarium, but it sounds like reeferdude has had this bamboo for awhile. I do agree that they can turn over rock, but this is normally due to them burrowing into it, especially looking for food at night. It is not very common for them to scratch themselves just from scavenging around rock. My guess is still that the trigger chased or nipped at the shark causing it to dart off into the rocks and scratching itself. Seriously though, that shark needs a larger home. Tony Detroit doesn't even think is 300 gallon is large enough for his bamboo that is only 6" larger.

 

[rocky bottom]

CINCYREEFER, THANK YOU for clearing that up, seems a lot of people have a shark in some shape (egg) or growing in there tank , then we know. "GOOD LUCK GOOD REEFIN"

 

[tony detroit]

Originally posted by cincyreefer
This is a classic example of a stressed out shark who is not given the proper environment.... whether it be tank conditions, tank size, tank mates, or tank setup... Especially for a docile shark like a bamboo.
Very Well Put

 

[tony detroit]

Originally posted by Rocky Bottom
Sorry about your MISCONCEPTION,
When somebody puts up a quote the lines that follow are generally describing the quote.(hence the lines I just typed)